Educational Aide

About HELP USA

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

Position Overview

As Educational Aide, you’ll support an after school and summer camp program for children living in homeless shelters and low income permanent housing. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist with all daily lessons and activities including sports and recreation, educational support, and arts and crafts.

• Ensuring that the program room and spaces are kept neat and orderly.

• Engaging in outreach activities to ensure attendance and participation.

• Maintaining an atmosphere of consistency and fairness in which all children and staff cooperate.

• Resolving conflict within your group, seeking assistance from other staff, supervisors and directors when necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, working towards Education Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Proficiency in English and Math skills

• Commitment to working with youth from a variety of backgrounds and providing high quality services

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.

Hours

This is a part-time job, 3:00-7:00 Monday-Friday

EOE. A Drug Free Workplace.